Free Behavioral Health Resources for Patients
The behavioral health crisis impacts all ages, from children to seniors, with three-quarters of all mental illness in the United States manifesting by age 24. A new series of the miniVHAN podcast features experts discussing behavioral health across the lifespan, featuring such topics as depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, trauma and grief. Visit miniVHANpodcast.com and subscribe to the email list to receive notifications when new episodes drop.
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General
How to Find the Best Fit in a Therapist
Depression and Anxiety
What to know about teen anxiety
Recognizing the warning signs for teen suicide
Depression in older adults: Research shows promise
Talking with your child about their mental health
Teens and Mental Health, Part 1: Who to talk to (and how to ask for help)
Teens and Mental Health, Part 2: Helping a friend who is struggling
Teens and Mental Health, Part 3: Do depression and anxiety go away?
Neurodiversity/ADHD
Why ADHD sometimes isn’t diagnosed until adulthood
Symptoms of ADHD in adults: Learn to spot the signs
Trauma
Processing trauma, and your body’s response to it
When to seek mental health help for your child after a traumatic event
How communities help children heal from traumatic events
Grief